The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace   Australians spend the majority of their waking lives at work, which is why a job is more than just an income. It provides us with a sense of connectedness, structure, and purpose and allows us to feel a sense of achievement. According to The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, mental ...

Impact Of Heat Stress and How To Manage It   The human body is an amazing machine capable of achieving great things; however, it needs to be in perfect balance at all times. A change in temperature, for example, means the body needs to adapt to survive.  Sometimes this is done smoothly – when at a higher room temperature, your body ...

Types of Safety Gloves by Elliotts Quality Safety Gear   With hand and wrist injuries being the most common work-related injuries it’s easy to see why choosing the right hand protection is so important. Elliotts have 50 years of experience in glove design and manufacture focusing on innovative, quality hand protection solutions. With ...

What You Need to Know About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury     Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a common and costly problem for people and companies on a global scale. In Australia, work-related MSI is the most common condition for which workers’ compensation claims are currently lodged.     What are ...

Helpful Guide For Selecting Welding Gloves   Since there is an overwhelming number of welding gloves to choose from, it is critical to have a good strategy for selecting the right pair for the job. To guide your decision making we recommend using the 3 P's – protection, performance, and price -  to evaluate your selection....

Changes to the EN388 Safety Glove Standard   Mid-2016 will be a turning point in the safety industry as it is when the revision to the EN388 standard for gloves will be published and available to the public!     Why the change?   The EN388 standard has not been revised since 2003. Since then, there have been advances in ...

Modacrylic and Its Uses   Modacrylic is a word that is most commonly used when discussing FR Workwear and Clothing.   Did you know that our Tecasafe Plus FR Workwear is constructed from a tri-blend that is 48% modacrylic? Did you know that this is one of the reasons why Tecasafe Plus is a soft, lightweight fabric that is extremely ...

Revolutionising The Safety Equipment Industry   At Elliotts, innovation is at the front and centre of what we do. This is because we think outside of the box and pioneer new ideas that are maintained and developed until the unimaginable happens, and we create a new product. We are always asking “What’s next?” This simple ...

3 Big Advantages of FR Work Clothing to Your Business   It is a common misconception that flame-resistant clothing is only worn by firefighters or in the petroleum industry. It is rather the opposite, flame-resistant clothing is vital to many industries, not just those directly affected by fire. In this week’s blog, we are going to ...

Prevent and Stop Workplace Bullying   Bullying in the workplace not only affects staff, but it can also affect organisations in their ability to operate. Yet despite this, new research shows that bullying in the workplace is on the increase.     What is Workplace Bullying?   In its simplest form, workplace bullying is ...